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KM53 ZCL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,114 mi
Last recorded189,114 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 ZCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 189,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 189,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 187,127 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 181,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Oct 2014 170,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 166,246 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 155,590 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 155,565 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 144,890 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 144,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 121,324 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 121,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2009 96,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,305 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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KM53 ZCL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM53 ZCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM53 ZCL registered?

KM53 ZCL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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